Genetically modified maize MON 87427
TA-10-2025-0292 · P10_TA(2025)0292 · PE778.113
- Adopted in plenary on · Adopted 426–157–17 · See the decision →
- Full procedure 2025/2897
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Parliament objects to the draft Commission decision renewing authorisation for genetically modified maize MON 87427, saying it exceeds implementing powers and is incompatible with EU law.¶¶ It calls on the Commission to withdraw the draft decision and not renew authorisation due to glyphosate risks, resistant weeds, biodiversity loss and insufficient long-term evidence.¶¶ It also asks for a legislative proposal to reform GMO decision-making and urges the Commission to respect international agreements.¶¶
Key points
- Considers that the draft Commission implementing decision exceeds the implementing powers provided for in Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003.¶
- Considers the draft decision incompatible with Union law, as it conflicts with the aim of Regulation (EC) No 1829/2003 to ensure high protection of health and environment, and with the precautionary principle.¶
- Calls on the Commission to withdraw its draft implementing decision.¶
- Calls on the Commission not to renew authorisation of the GM maize due to risks from glyphosate use, resistant weeds, biodiversity loss and insufficient long-term evidence, in line with the One Health approach.¶
- Calls on the Commission to submit a legislative proposal to reform the GMO decision-making procedure to address Parliament's objections and lack of qualified majority support.¶
- Urges the Commission to take into account EU obligations under international agreements such as the Paris Climate Agreement, the UN Convention on Biological Diversity and the UN Sustainable Development Goals.¶
Who is affected
Legal basis: Article 191 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union¶